Government

State Representative Gayle Manning announced nearly $1 million will go toward cleaning up a brownfield site in Lorain through a state grant program. The funds are expected to prepare land…

The Ohio House passed a bill aimed at boosting efficiency at public colleges through evidence-based reforms. The legislation establishes grants for schools adopting practices shown to improve graduation rates. State…

Ohio State Representatives Gayle Manning and Bride Rose Sweeney presented testimony supporting new legislation aimed at raising awareness about Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP). The bill seeks improved education…

There was one company in a city associated with Lorain County that received an FDA inspection in the first quarter of 2026, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

State Representative Gayle Manning announced that Elyria’s Hickories Museum will be featured on America 250 Ohio’s new Transportation Trail initiative. The project celebrates sites significant to national transportation history while…

Medicaid payments for the National Codes Established for State Medicaid Agencies group in Lorain rose 48.1% in 2024, indicating shifts in local utilization and reimbursement trends.

Lorain County Commissioners addressed claims surrounding an ongoing eleven-week Job and Family Services worker strike in a May 8 statement led by Commissioner Jeff Riddell. The commissioners detailed negotiation timelines…

Medicaid payments connected to the Ambulance and Other Transport Services and Supplies category in Elyria surged 43.4% in 2024, illustrating shifts in how services are used and reimbursed.

Ohio State Rep. Gayle Manning announced $115,000 approved for renovations at Lorain Safe Harbor facilities aiding domestic violence survivors. The funding supports key improvements while highlighting Manning’s ongoing public service.

Ten schools represented by Rep. Gayle Manning were named 2026 Purple Star Awardees for supporting military-connected students. The award recognizes significant efforts by educators serving veterans’ families throughout Lorain County.

The Elyria Police Department has been awarded $40,500 under a statewide program aimed at reducing violent crime. State Representative Gayle Manning highlighted that these funds will bolster public safety initiatives…

In 2024, Amherst Medicaid providers billed $745,148 for Alcohol and Drug Abuse Treatment, a 21.6% increase from the prior year.

Oberlin saw an 80.3% increase in Medicaid payments linked to Pathology and Laboratory Procedures in 2024, indicating shifts in local healthcare usage and reimbursement trends.

Lagrange Medicaid providers reported $10,205 in billed services under Evaluation and Management for 2024, representing a 51.4% increase over the prior year.

Elyria saw Medicaid payments associated with the National Codes Established for State Medicaid Agencies category grow 35.4% in 2024, signaling shifts in utilization and reimbursement across the local health care…

Medicaid spending associated with the National Codes Established for State Medicaid Agencies category jumped 350.1% in North Ridgeville in 2024, highlighting notable shifts in reimbursement and utilization trends.

Sheffield Lake saw Medicaid payments for ambulance and transport services rise 71% in 2024, signaling shifts in service usage and reimbursement trends.

Medicaid payments linked to the Medicine Services and Procedures category in Wellington increased 63.8% in 2024, highlighting changes in reimbursement and service use.

In Lorain, Medicaid providers submitted $8,483,279 in claims for Alcohol and Drug Abuse Treatment services in 2024, reflecting a 4.1% rise from the prior year.

Claims related to COVID services made up less than 0.1% of Oberlin’s total 2024 Medicaid payments, with at least $1,454 billed through virus-specific HCPCS codes.

Congressman Bob Latta sent a letter praising federal leadership on autonomous vehicle policy following recent national discussions about regulation and competition with China. His message urges Congress for clear national…

State Representative Gayle Manning announced new state funding for the Lorain County Sheriff’s Office. The grants will support efforts against drug trafficking and substance use disorder in Lorain County.

Congressman Bob Latta has introduced legislation seeking stricter controls on nitazenes, a powerful class of synthetic opioids linked to rising overdose deaths nationwide. The STOP Nitazenes Act would make these…

State Representative Gayle Manning announced new funding for facility upgrades at the Multi-County Correctional Center. The $200,000 will go toward replacing deteriorated exterior doors to improve security. The center houses…